The New York Film Academy was founded in 1992 on the belief that a top-quality education in filmmaking should be accessible to anyone with the drive and ambition to make films. The school opened at Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Film Center in New York City, and has expanded worldwide to include campuses in New York; Los Angeles; Miami; and Gold Coast, Australia.
The mission of the New York Film Academy is to educate students interested in the field of visual storytelling. NYFA courses have been designed to increase students’ creativity and technical expertise through an intense regimen of hands-on and classroom instruction. The Academy’s goal is to enrich its students as visual storytellers by helping them realize their personal artistic visions. NYFA’s expectations center on the growth of each student as a creative individual. NYFA is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
Job Summary
Faculty members provide instruction for students to develop practical skills & theoretical knowledge for their respective disciplines. Additionally, faculty members may be called upon to serve on departmental committees, Thesis Committees, and as other departmental support.
Responsibilities
Deliver instruction in accordance with the learning objectives set for the course, including practical skills, methods, theories and techniques
Provide one-on-one consultations with students, if and when necessary
Facilitate peer assessment and encourage discussion & constructive criticism in class
Assess student work, including but not limited to, assigning projects, papers and exercises
Submit attendance & grades promptly to the Registrar’s Office, and inform the appropriate administrative staff if students are not meeting academic standards and need academic support; if students are suspected of committing plagiarism; if incidents occur in class which cause an unsafe learning environment for students & faculty
Adhere to institution-wide policies & procedures and follow the correct protocol with respect to disciplining students
Attend & participate in faculty meetings and/or departmental curricular meetings, if requested by Department Chair
If requested, serve as advisors or on Thesis Committees and evaluate undergraduate or graduate student Thesis work
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or substantial industry & teaching experience for instructors teaching in Summer Camps
Minimum of a Master’s degree and substantial industry & teaching experience for instructors teaching graduate programs
In the absence of an undergraduate or graduate degree, the instructor’s training exceptional body of work, relevant experience, teaching experience and training in their specified field will be evaluated & documented in a formal degree-level rubric
Broad & in-depth knowledge of the field of animation, Game Design and the film industry
Substantial professional experience in Game Design
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment
Ethical/honest - evidence of the practice of a high level confidentiality
Excellent organizational skills
Collaborative willing to work with fellow instructors on any required departmental work, such as curricular
New York Film Academy (NYFA) is an equal opportunity employer. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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